North America Buyer II — Strategic Sourcing

Atkore International; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

PTO

Paid holidays

Leave under law

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking a Buyer II based in Harvey, IL. You will manage procurement for indirect categories, develop sourcing strategies, and drive cost savings across North America.

The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and proficiency with JDE/ERP systems. You’ll build supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure compliant, value-driven purchasing across RSC networks.

Qualifications

• BS Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in sourcing indirect materials.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and Microsoft Office software skills.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develops supply and sourcing strategies with research and planning.
• Leads sourcing initiatives with timelines and deliverables.
• Researches cost-saving opportunities and drives value.
• Develops strategic supplier relationships to support business goals.
• Negotiates contracts and improves prices and terms with suppliers.
• Partners with Quality, Logistics, Finance and Manufacturing to optimize pricing, service and delivery.
• Supports CI initiatives and procurement best practices.
• Creates POs and maintains ERP master data for procurement.
• Supports regional service centers (RSC) across North America.

Skills

Time management

Analytical skills

MS Office

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Leadership

Independence

Team collaboration

Project administration

Education

BS Degree

Tools

JDE ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Atkore International is seeking a Buyer II based in Harvey, IL. You will manage procurement for indirect categories, develop sourcing strategies, and drive cost savings across North America.

The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and proficiency with JDE/ERP systems. You’ll build supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure compliant, value-driven purchasing across RSC networks.